The Chaitra Sankranti Band Show and Cultural Programme officially commenced this afternoon at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka, celebrating the end of the Bengali calendar year with a vibrant celebration of traditional music and modern performances.

Popular theatre troupe Prangonemor was all set to stage their acclaimed adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s “Shesher Kobita”, with a fresh perspective, as part of the upcoming Chaitra Sankranti and Pahela Baishakh celebrations.

After spending nearly 10 years working on “Stranger Things”, Finn Wolfhard has mixed emotions about the show—and his character—reaching the end of the road. The actor, who first stepped into the role of Mike Wheeler in November 2015, opened up to People about the flood of feelings he experienced while filming the series finale.

A new documentary, “One to One: John & Yoko”, offers an intimate look at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s early years in New York following the breakup of The Beatles.

The eighth edition of the London Bengali Film Festival (LBFF) will officially kick off from April 22-27 this year.

The family drama series “Nonsense” is set to premiere this Pahela Baishakh on the OTT platform Bongo. Directed by Rakesh Basu, the six-episode series features Zakia Bari Mamo, Intekhab Dinar, Aisha Khan, Naziba Basher, Mili Basher, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, and Tony Michael Gomes, among others.

Directed conceptually by actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, the shoot masterfully intertwines the joyous rituals of Biju and heartfelt reunions among friends, reflecting values of empathy, unity, and the universal language of human connection.

This Eid-ul-Fitr, the overwhelming popularity of Bangladeshi films has led Star Cineplex to halt screenings of Hollywood blockbusters at its branches nationwide. Initially, the multiplex scheduled local and international films, hoping to offer a diverse cinematic experience. However, due to the overwhelming demand for domestic productions, the organisation has shifted its focus entirely toward Bangladeshi releases.

Warner Bros is moving forward with a remake of “The Bodyguard”, with director Sam Wrench attached to helm the project. Wrench previously directed the hugely successful concert film “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”. The screenplay will be written by Jonathan Abrams, who made his feature writing debut with Clint Eastwood’s legal drama “Juror #2”, which premiered last fall. Casting for the remake has not yet been finalized.

Hoichoi has released the official teaser for its upcoming supernatural thriller “Bhog”, directed by Parambrata Chattopadhyay and based on a novella by Avik Sarkar. The series is slated to premiere this May on the platform.

However, just 12 days after its debut, Star Cineplex removed “Jinn 3” from its screens, and the film is no longer being shown in any theatres across the country.

For over two decades, the band Chirkutt has been a prominent name in the country’s music scene. From Bangladesh to international stages, the band has carved out a name for itself. After releasing several albums and songs over the years, Chirkutt is now making a long-awaited comeback. After an eight-year gap, the band is all set to drop its fourth studio album later this month.

This Eid, Xefer Rahman surprised fans not just with new music, but also with her return to acting. After her debut in Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Monogamy”, she appeared in the highly anticipated web-series “Myself Allen Swapan 2”, directed by Shihab Shaheen. She not only shared the screen with Nasir Uddin Khan but also lent her voice to the series with the track “Boyam Pakhi 2.0”. Simultaneously, her song “Niye Jabe Ki” from the Eid film “Daagi” was added to the festive lineup.

Chhayanaut is all set to celebrate Bangla New Year, Pahela Baishakh, with its iconic cultural programme at Ramna Batamul in Dhaka.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the introduction of a new Oscar category: Achievement in Stunt Design. This award will debut at the 100th Academy Awards in the year 2028, honouring films released in 2027.

Netflix has announced the lead cast for its upcoming “Pride and Prejudice” limited series, with Emma Corrin set to play Elizabeth Bennet and Olivia Colman taking on the role of Mrs Bennet. They will be joined by “Slow Horses” star Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy.

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The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is set to bring some of cinema’s most celebrated voices back to the Croisette, as new films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater have been officially selected to compete for the prestigious Palme d’Or, festival organisers announced on Thursday (April 9).

Neha highlighted concerns over favouritism, where social media popularity and industry cliques often overshadow genuine talent and dedication.

Prime Video has officially greenlit “Carrie”, a television series based on Stephen King’s acclaimed novel. The series will be spearheaded by Mike Flanagan—known for “The Fall of the House of Usher” and “Midnight Mass”—who will serve as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, while also directing a number of episodes.